When Meat Loaf showed everyone how the National Anthem should be sung
No ego. No self-indulgent ornamentation. No nonsense.
Meat Loaf’s performance of the National Anthem at the 1994 All-Star Game is arguably the best rendition ever.
There are countless classic renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” For me, Chris Stapleton’s heartfelt performance at Super Bowl 2023 stands out among the best.
But I find it hard to argue against those who believe that the legendary Meat Loaf, with his iconic version of the national anthem at the 1994 All-Star Game in Pittsburgh, is truly the best of all time.
Accompanied by the Penn State ROTC Color Guard, Meat Loaf’s performance in 1994 was no coincidence.
Dressed in a rainbow brocade vest
The rock ’n’ roll star, who had a major resurgence in the ’90s, was hotter than a microwave that year. Thanks to an album...